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Brachiosaurus
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Brachiosaurus was a massive plant-eating dinosaur that lived in
the late Jurassic period
(156 to 145 million years ago), and may
have survived even until 140 million years ago, into the early
Cretaceous period.
Brachiosaurus fossils
have been found in North America and Africa (although some scientists argue that
the African variety should be
classified into a separate genus, which they call
"Giraffatitan").
The very first example of the animal was discovered
by Elmer S. Riggs in Grand River Canyon,
western Colorado
in 1900.
Of all the land animals for which a complete skeleton exists, Brachiosaurus
is the largest and heaviest. An average Brachiosaurus was 75 feet (22.9 meters)
long, 41 feet (12.5 meters) tall, and weighed 89 tons (almost three times
the weight of Apatosaurus).
Brachiosaurus was unusual
among dinosaurs, in that its front legs were longer than
its hind legs. This, together with its very long neck,
gave Brachiosaurus the ability to eat foliage at the
top of trees as high as 40 or 50 feet (12.2 to 15.2 meters) above the ground.
Brachiosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 156 to 140 million years ago
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Brachiosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Brachiosaurus:
- Brachiosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Brachiosaurus" means "arm lizard" (because its forelimbs are considerably longer than its hind limbs). This name was chosen by its discoverer, Elmer S. Riggs.
- Brachiosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Brachiosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Brachiosaurus was a Sauropod - a member of a group of related large quadrupedal herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaur with long necks.
- Brachiosaurus lived between about 156 million years ago and 140 million years ago, during the late Jurassic and early Cretaceous periods.
- Brachiosaurus lived in North America and Africa (although some scientists argue that the African variety should be classified as a separate genus, which they call "Giraffatitan").
- Brachiosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Brachiosaurus was about 75 feet (22.9 meters) long, and 41 feet (12.5 meters).
- Brachiosaurus weighed about 89 tons.
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Brachiosaurus Toys
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Schleich
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Product Description:
With its head in the treetops, this dinosaur was a cut above the company.Resembling a giraffe, this dinosaur cleared out canopies. With teeth like chisels and a keen sense of smell, this herbivore didn't need help finding food. Unlike most other dinosaurs, Brachiosaurus had longer front legs than back legs which helped him reach his dinner. One of the largest and tallest dinosaurs found, Brachiosaurus could stand fifty feet tall, weighing close to ninety tons. Fun Facts: This dinosaur swallowed stones to help digest its dinner. Zoological Name: BrachiosaurusConservation Status: ExtinctPrimary Habitat: ForestGlobal Home: North America and Africa |
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- Made in compliance with all safety regulations
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The herbivorous Brachiosaurus was one of the largest animals ever to walk the earth, and has become one of the most famous of all dinosaurs. Estimated to be approximately 82 feet in length and was probably able to raise its head about 42 ft above ground level. Each Brachiosaurus figurine comes with a descriptive card and a human figurine that represents a 6' person to show size relation. |
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Safari
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- Each replica comes with 5-language educational hangtag
- Safari feeds children's passion for dragons with our vibrantly painted, action packed figures
Product Description:
All the dinosaurs that children love to learn about and play with. Sculpted in amazing detail according to the latest paleontological research. Each replica comes with 5-language educational hangtag. |
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Aurora
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Product Description:
12" BRACHIOSAURUS is made of high quality material in a light and dark blue,with a light blue pattern and a light blue under belly. Its toes are white. This stuffed brachiosaurus is a perfect gift for a little dinosuar lover. |
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Safari
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- The scale of these dinos are 1:20 -1:40
- All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health
Product Description:
For over 25 years, Safari Ltd has been proud to provide this premier line of scale model, dinosaur collectibles. These award winning dinosaur replicas are authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, who houses the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world. Each Carnegie dinosaur can have up to 25 steps of hand painting to ensure the highest quality in the world marketplace. The scale of these dinos are either 1:20 or 1:40. Detailed educational information in 5 languages are provided with each replica. All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health. Safari Ltd takes pride in providing breathtaking, innovative and value priced figures for now over 3 generations. Each January, Safari Ltd introduces 2 new Carnegie models to encourage the collectibility of such an intriguing line. |
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Safari
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- A color-coded 5-language educational hang tag is included with each replica.
Product Description:
Dinosaurs that children love most in a variety of fiercely action packed poses. Each dinosaur replica is amazingly detailed, hand painted for realism and designed to stimulate the imagination. This Wild Safari® Dino collection has all the favorites including the Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Brachiosaurus and many more. All our figures are sculpted by experts which ensures authenticity. By providing educational information in five languages, we encourage children to learn about these ancient extinct creatures that once roamed our earth. All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health. Safari Ltd.® takes pride in providing breathtaking, innovative and value priced figures for now over three generations. |
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Collecta
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- Tested to meet highest safety standards
Product Description:
Welcome to the 2008 "Collecta" range. Whether you are a discerning collector or a fan of the Natural World, "Collecta" has something for everyone. The 2008 Collection features over 90 new models, each one individually handcrafted to the highest standard. We have enlisted the help of numerous experts from around the world to ensure that every model is factually accurate and true to life. We hope you enjoy our models as much as we enjoy creating them. Quality is important, Safety is Essential. All our products are rigorously tested to ensure they meet the highest safety standards. |
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Safari
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Click Here | - We refer to them as the ultimate "gym" for building great imaginations, a must for any child
- Each replica comes with 5-language educational hangtag
- Safari feeds children's passion for dragons with our vibrantly painted, action packed figures
Product Description:
All the dinosaurs that children love to learn about and play with. Sculpted in amazing detail according to the latest paleontological research. Each replica comes with 5-language educational hangtag. All our products are hand-painted, phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested. |
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Schleich
Released: 2008-09-15
Toy
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Product Description:
With its three massive horns, few predators would dare attack the Triceratops.Triceratops, although it looked fierce, fed on plants and trees. For this reason, it was hunted by the Tyrannosaurus Rex. The front of its jaw formed a beak, similar to that of a parrot, which it used in cutting vegetation. Triceratops had three horns made of keratin, the same protein that composes fingernails and hair: the horns above its eyes were the longest, extending almost three feet. Since its head was equal to the weight of a small car and approximately one third of its body, its tail was also very heavy to keep its thirty foot long body balanced. Its legs were very strong, similar to an elephant's legs today. Fun Facts: This dinosaur weighed almost as much as two school buses. Zoological Name:Triceratops horridus
Conservation Status: Extinct
Primary Habitat: Forest
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KooKeys Brachiosaurus
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- Engage and interact with other users worldwide through a translator
Product Description:
Plush Brachiosaurus that combines a real-world toy with a fun, educational, safe and multiplayer online game experiences that is sure to enrich imaginations for kids of all ages.
Plush toy comes with a "key code" that unlocks a LIFETIME subscription to the magical KooKeys world. Players create their own avatar as well as design every detail of their world from their home, clothes, food and more in KooLand, the virtual world where KooKeys play. Hundreds of games are offered in KooKeys that are both entertaining and educational. Players can unlock rewards as well as earn "KooKoins" to buy additional items by going to KooKollege and playing educational, achievement-based games.
Kookeys is the world's first multi-lingual product based Massive Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) site that allows players to safely play and interact with kids around the world through predetermined communication phrases, emoticons and animations. Kids can also use a translator feature to communicate with other kids in their native languages around the world. Kids will love it because it's amazingly fun and moms with appreciate the websites educational overtones and opportunities. Product Dimensions: 6"x3"x12". Recommended for ages 3 & Up.
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Brachiosaurus Books
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By Lindeen
Capstone Press
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Text and illustrations present the life of the dinosaur known as brachiosaurus. Includes information on how this prehistoric animal looked, along with its behavior. |
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By Daniel Nunn
Heinemann-Raintree
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With life-like illustrations and simple text, books in this series introduce children to different dinosaurs and their unique characteristics. Children learn the features of each dinosaur, what they ate, and whether they were predator or prey to other dinosaurs. The books also introduce fossils and how they play a role in our knowledge of dinosaurs existence. In this book, children learn about the features of Brachiosaurus, what Brachiosaurus ate, and how it defended itself against other dinosaurs. |
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By Daniel Cohen
Capstone Press(MN)
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Describes what is known about the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of this very large dinosaur. |
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By Rob Shone
Powerkids Pr
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By Rena Korb
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Nine-year-old Hong knows he is one lucky dinosaur hunter! On this trip to Africa, he and his father are looking for Brachiosaurus, one of the largest dinosaurs to ever walk the earth. And, today's his lucky day, he's stumbled across its bone and brought it back to life! Special thanks to Content Consultant Kenneth Carpenter, Ph.D. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades preK-4. |
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By David West
Gareth Stevens Publishing
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By Rupert Matthews
Heinemann Library (P)
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Describes what has been learned about the physical features, behavior, and surroundings of the long-extinct brachiosaurus
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
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Describes the physical characteristics and probable behavior of this long-necked dinosaur. |
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By Andrea Due
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Hardcover (32 pages)
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Brachiosaurus was one of the largest creatures to ever walk the earth. One skeleton on display in Germany is 74 feet long and 39 feet high! |
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By Rupert Oliver
Rourke Publishing
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Describes a day in the life of the long-necked Brachiosaurus and discusses its physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment. |
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